What you need to know about the coronavirus in Asia/Oceania today (June 8) – The Rio Times

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus today:

Australia's Melbourne eyes way out of lockdown

Australia's Victoria state authorities said plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions in state capital Melbourne this week remained "on track" as new locally acquired cases declined on Tuesday.

Victoria, Australia's second most populous state, was plunged into a one-week lockdown on May 27 to contain a virus outbreak, forcing its 7 million residents to remain home except for essential business.

The lockdown was extended in Melbourne until June 10, while some . . .

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